The “Secret” Codes on Death Certificates That Can Tell You How Your Ancestors Died

May 12, 2017 Comments 16

Finding death certificates for our ancestors is a critically important part of family history research. These important records contain information about when and where our ancestor lived and died and often include names of a spouse, parents, witnesses and, of course, a cause of death.

The “Secret” Codes on Death Certificates That Can Tell You How Your Ancestors Died

May 12, 2017 Comments 16

Finding death certificates for our ancestors is a critically important part of family history research. These important records contain information about when and where our ancestor lived and died and often include names of a spouse, parents, witnesses and, of course, a cause of death.